South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:48 - NURSES
Chapter 20:48:04.02 - Delegation of nursing tasks to dialysis technicians
Section 20:48:04.02:10 - Central line dialysis tasks that may be delegated - Delegation requirements
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
A registered nurse who has at least one year of dialysis experience may delegate central line dialysis tasks in a stable nursing situation with direct supervision, as those terms are defined in § 20:48:01:01, if the delegation complies with the general criteria for delegation and supervision set forth in §§ 20:48:04.01:01 and 20:48:04.01:02, respectively, to a dialysis technician who holds current national certification as a dialysis technician and who has completed a training program that meets the requirements of § 20:48:04.02:11. Consistent with the requirements of this section, a registered nurse may delegate:
(1) Initiating and monitoring routine dialysis treatment for stable patients according to institution policy, including:
(2) Discontinuing dialysis treatment; and
(3) Performing aseptic dressing change.
General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-3, 36-9-21.